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Moving
Checklist - Residential

From choosing your moving
company to settling into your new location, the following
moving check-list guides you to make sure nothing is
overlooked and everything goes smoothly and is a stress-free
experience.

Being prepared makes the whole process easier for
both yourself and your moving company. However, if
you start
late or have an emergency last minute move, don’t
worry, we have the resources to accommodate you and
help you get through it quickly.

Do they use full time employees or temps
and day labor? (Be cautious of those who use temps
and day labor, they may not have the proper insurance
and experience to move your valuable belongings).

MAKE SURE YOUR COMPANY IS LICENSED AND INSURED
against both structural damage (Liability) and injury
while on your property (Workmen’s Compensation). According
to Michigan State Law, the homeowner/business
owner is responsible for any damage or injury to people
while
on your property-unless the contractor is fully
protected.

We highly recommend you protect yourself by verifying
that your moving company is currently licensed and insured
by calling The Michigan Public Service Commission at
517-241-6180.

IT’S
BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY!

Once
you have chosen O’Sullivan Moving & Storage
Co., Inc. for your relocation , request a free
estimate online or
contact our office and one of our friendly estimators
will assist you.

Create
a “Moving Folder”. Make sure your
folder has pockets to keep track of all your moving details,
such as this very helpful moving checklist , and collect
your receipts for moving-related expenses.Start to use up things you cannot move such as refrigerated
foods.Learn
about your new city and community.If
you’re moving at an employer’s request,
verify your moving budget and your responsibilities.Make
a list with three columns (in your “Moving
Folder”):

Items to leave behind

Items to be moved by moving company

Items you’ll move yourself

For each item that you are not going to take with you,
decide whether you’ll sell it, give it away (charity),
or dispose of it (O’Sullivan Moving & Storage
Co., Inc. can dispose of those items you do not want).

Make
a list of everyone you need to notify about your move: friends, family, professionals, creditors,
subscriptions,
memberships, etc.If
you will need to store any or all of your belongings,
make necessary arrangements now. O’Sullivan
Moving & Storage
Company does have a large storage
facility.Collect
all of your personal records (school, medical, legal,
and accounting). Five Weeks Before Your MoveSubmit
a Change of Address form to the post office.Arrange
to disconnect /connect all utilities (gas, electric,
water, telephone, cable, and trash collection)
at your old and new location.Keep phone and utilities
connected at your current home throughout your moving
day.Arrange for insurance coverage in your new location.Plan a garage sale to sell unwanted items or arrange
to donate them to charity.Collect and keep important paperwork with you (will,
deeds, stock, insurance, etc.).

Four Week Before Your MoveBegin
thinking of where you’ll want to place
furniture. Advanced planning eases the stress of making
major decisions when your furniture arrives at your new
home.If
you’re
moving out of or into a building with elevators, contact
the building management to schedule
use of the elevators and inquire about any other guidelines
that must be followed.

Three Weeks Before Your MoveMake
a decision on whether you will pack yourself or if
you’d like to utilize O’Sullivans’ professional
packing service.If
you are packing yourself, ask your moving company
to deliver an assortment of boxes, you should only
have to pay for the boxes you use. Start packing
items you
will not need to use until after your move.

Two Weeks Before Your MoveContact your moving company to review and confirm
all arrangements for your move.If
you’re doing your own packing, start packing.
Label each box to which room it belongs. Box essential
items together and write “Open First/Load Last” on
these boxes. When you move into your new location, you’ll
be able to easily identify these boxes.Arrange to close accounts at your local bank
and open accounts in your new area.If
you have a safety deposit box, don’t forget
to empty the contents, pick up any dry-cleaning, return
library books and rented DVD’s, etc.Drain gas and oil from power equipment (lawn
mowers, snow blowers, etc.)Make
sure to notify your moving company if you add items
to, or subtract items from, your estimate
or
if there are any changes in the date of your move.

One Week Before Your MoveCheck
over your “Moving Folder” to make
sure you haven’t overlooked any “to do’s” before
your move.Again, make sure your moving company has all
the directions to each location they will need
and a
working telephone
number to contact you at until you get into your
new location and to let them know of any changes
to your
estimate.It’s important that an adult be authorized to
take your place if you are unable to be present at any
time while the movers are there. Be sure your chosen
representative knows exactly what to do. Remember, this
person may be asked to sign documents obligating you
to charges.Have your major appliances disconnected and
prepared for the move.Make
sure you have a kit of all your essential items
ready to put in your vehicle on moving
day.The kit
should contain the things you’ll need while your items
are in transit. Also, make sure you have your box of
precious goods such as jewelry, documents, picture albums,
financial information, and other sentimental items that
cannot be replaced and is just not worth it to have someone
else move.Call
ahead to make sure the utilities are connected
at your new location.

MOVING DAYStrip
your bedding and make sure it goes into a “load
last” box.Make sure someone is at home to welcome your
movers and answer any questions.Accompany
the driver as he inventories your items and
the condition of them as they are
loaded. Read
your Bill
of Lading and Inventory carefully before signing
them. Keep a copy of these, and all related
papers, in your “Moving
Folder” until all charges have been paid
and all claims, if any, have been resolved.It
is your responsibility to see that all of your
goods are loaded, so do NOT skip the
final
walk-through
(at
the starting location and the unload)Be prepared to pay the mover before unloading
begins. Unless other billing arrangements were
made in advance,
payment is required upon delivery in cash,
credit card, or certified funds. We do not
accept personal
checks.Review your floor plan at your new location
to refresh your memory about where you want
furniture and appliances
placed, and then instruct your movers.Lastly,
contact your moving company and inform them
of the level of quality and service you
received during
the moving process. O’Sullivan Moving & Storage
Company prides itself on customer satisfaction
and we always love to hear about the customers
experience with
our company and any kind of feedback.